OC Numerical Problem Solving

Question 1

Sarah has $45. She spends $12 on books and $8 on lunch. How much does she have left?

Accepted Answer

$25

Answer

$45 − $12 − $8 = $25 remaining.

Question 2

A car travels at 60 miles per hour. How far does it travel in 2.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

150 miles

Answer

Distance = 60 × 2.5 = 150 miles.

Question 3

Tom has 3 times as many stickers as Jane. If Jane has 24 stickers, how many does Tom have?

Accepted Answer

72

Answer

Tom has 3 × 24 = 72 stickers.

Question 4

A recipe needs 2.5 cups of flour for 12 cookies. How much flour is needed for 36 cookies?

Accepted Answer

7.5 cups

Answer

36 cookies is 3 times 12, so 2.5 × 3 = 7.5 cups.

Question 5

What is the missing number: 72 ÷ ___ = 9?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

72 ÷ 8 = 9.

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